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Private operators dominate the media scene. Radio is the most widely-available medium; there are hundreds of stations. Some stations in rural areas broadcast in indigenous languages.
Latin American soap operas and US series are staple fare on TV, although domestic programme production is on the increase.
The constitution provides for freedom of speech. However, some self-censorship, especially regarding politically-sensitive issues and stories about the armed forces, is exercised.
Also, defamation is a criminal offence punishable by up to three years in prison. In 2011, three executives and a former columnist from opposition daily El Universo were sentenced to jail terms and a massive fine for libelling President Correa.
Under a law which requires the media to give the government free space or air time, governments can and have required TV and radio to broadcast programmes produced by the state.
There were 3.35 million internet users by March 2011 (via Internetworldstats.comLa Censura-Ecuador
El president es Rafeal Correa
Links:
http://latercera.com/noticia/opinion/ideas-y-debates/2011/07/895-382277-9-ecuador-en-el-abismo-de-la-censura.shtml
Este articulo es sobre la censura en Ecaudor y que pasa con las companies y las personas que tienen una opinion diferent del gobierno
http://andes.info.ec/politica/ecuador-la-censura-previa-en-grandes-medios-es-una-practica-comun-70955.html
Mas informacion:
Private operators dominate the media scene. Radio is the most widely-available medium; there are hundreds of stations. Some stations in rural areas broadcast in indigenous languages.
Latin American soap operas and US series are staple fare on TV, although domestic programme production is on the increase.
There have been strained relations between media and political leaders
Ecuador journalists convicted in Correa libel case
Ecuador media moves create waves
Also, defamation is a criminal offence punishable by up to three years in prison. In 2011, three executives and a former columnist from opposition daily El Universo were sentenced to jail terms and a massive fine for libelling President Correa.
Under a law which requires the media to give the government free space or air time, governments can and have required TV and radio to broadcast programmes produced by the state.
There were 3.35 million internet users by March 2011 (via Internetworldstats.comLa Censura-Ecuador